Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch
PoorPosted for loadCaroline County, Maryland · 1.3 MI SE of Agner · Structure no. 200000CO0039010
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Long Swamp Road over Sullivan Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.